Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism

The state of Hawaii Office of Boards and Commissions is seeking individuals interested in serving on the advisory board for the Hawaii Tourism Authority.

DBEDT's Small Business Regulatory Review Board (SBRRB) has announced its officers for fiscal year 2025 to 2026.

DBEDT has been named the official government partner of the 2025 Made in Hawaii Festival, taking place August 15-17 at the Hawaii Convention Center.

According to preliminary statistics from DBEDT, total visitor arrivals and total visitor spending in May 2025 increased compared to May 2024.

DBEDT today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for May was 2.8 percent, compared to 2.9 percent in April.

According to preliminary statistics from DBEDT, total visitor arrivals and total visitor spending in April 2025 increased compared to the same month last year.

DBEDT released its second quarter 2025 Statistical and Economic Report today.

More than 200 entrepreneurs, manufacturers and industry professionals attended the third annual Hawaii-Made Conference today at the Hawaii Convention Center.

DBEDT today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for April was 2.9 percent, the same as in March.

DBEDT will host the third annual Hawaii-Made Conference to provide food and beverage manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers and policymakers with tools and insights to help grow Hawaii’s product-based economy.